St Mary's College Voluntary Catholic Academy
Hull, HU6 7TN · Kingston upon Hull, City of · secondary school
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1st of 13 secondary schools in Kingston upon Hull, City of we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.9/10 against 883 of them, against 8.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 57.8 · 78 | 30% | 2.35 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.63 · 89 | 25% | 2.22 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 54.8 · 84 | 10% | 0.84 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary's College Voluntary Catholic Academy overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023-12. In 2024/25, 62.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 54.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.63 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 2,485 pupils against a stated capacity of 2,400. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How does the Catholic ethos influence daily school life?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's College Voluntary Catholic Academy
Overview
St Mary’s College is described as a “highly ambitious school” where leaders have created an inclusive community where “everybody belongs.” The report highlights that pupils make “exceptional academic progress” and are “thoroughly prepared for life in modern Britain” through a carefully sequenced curriculum.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “carefully sequenced” with specific ‘golden threads’ woven into every subject, ensuring pupils “know more and remember more over time.”
- Pupils are “extremely well behaved,” with “calm and purposeful” classrooms where disruption to learning is rare.
- Attendance is “significantly above the national average,” supported by innovative data-driven strategies.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “expertly supported” by skilled staff who adapt lessons effectively.
- The sixth form offers a “broad curriculum” including vocational pathways, with students achieving “exceptionally high outcomes.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 54.2 |
| 2024/25 | 54.9 |
| 2025/26 | 54.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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